A shiv is a makeshift knife made from cloth, leather or tape and any sharpened piece of metal. They are commonly used by scavengers and thugs roaming the lower levels. Scavengers use them for cutting scrap pieces to make them easier to bring back, getting into locked or dangerous places and, occasionally, to fight off other scavengers. They are almost always on person and a scavenger never leaves without one. Occasionally though someone will get ahold of a large enough piece of metal, make their own, and start stirring up trouble. With space getting more crowded, shivs and blunt weapons are common means of intimidation for acquiring more space.
Size: small-medium
Weight: varies
Value: $$
Description
A shiv is a makeshift knife made from cloth, leather or tape and any sharpened piece of metal. They are commonly used by scavengers and thugs roaming the lower levels. Scavengers use them for cutting scrap pieces to make them easier to bring back, getting into locked or dangerous places and, occasionally, to fight off other scavengers. They are almost always on person and a scavenger never leaves without one. Occasionally though someone will get ahold of a large enough piece of metal, make their own, and start stirring up trouble. With space getting more crowded, shivs and blunt weapons are common means of intimidation for acquiring more space.